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Some plumbing changes in your home happen so slowly, you do not even realize anything is different. Faucets are a great example of this—one day you realize the faucet is difficult to turn, and wonder how it ever got that way. It did not become hard to turn overnight, but fixing a hard-to-turn faucet is a quick repair any homeowner can do themselves.

Several Sources

A hard-to-turn faucet can be caused by several problems. Your job is helped by knowing (through a little tinkering) what the cause is. Some clues:

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While this iѕ a great reason tо repair thеm as quickly as possible, the damage that leaks can cause is even worse. Countertops, cabinets and flooring are some of the items that will normally get damaged when you have faucets that are leaking at your kitchen sink or bathroom areas.

Tips on Maintaining Faucets and Sinks

If you have installed attractive faucets and sinks, it is important that you follow a regular maintenance schedule. You can either do it yourself or find an experienced plumbing company that can help keep your faucets and sinks in great shape.

Fortunately, preserving the full function of the faucets and sinks doesn’t require a lot of work and effort. Below are several simple steps that you should follow to properly take care of the faucets and sinks.

Faucets and Sinks

Even small drips can waste thousands of gallons of water, as much as 150 gallons a day! Be sure to check under sinks for moisture or small leaks. And always repair leaky faucets right away to avoid paying for wasted water, and also to avoid water damage to your fixtures and pipes.

Remove and clean your faucet aerators during an annual maintenance check to ensure an even flow of water.

Make sure overflow holes on tubs and vanity are clear and open to prevent water damage to floors and ceilings.